Micron Appoints Raj Hazra as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Compute and Networking Business Unit

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Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) has appointed Raj Hazra as the new senior vice president and general manager of its Compute and Networking Business Unit, succeeding Tom Eby, who will retire this April after over a decade. Hazra, who joined Micron in June 2020, brings over 20 years of experience, particularly in data centers, having previously worked at Intel. His technical expertise and leadership are expected to drive growth in key sectors like cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

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• Raj Hazra's appointment brings over 20 years of relevant experience to the leadership position.
• Hazra's background includes substantial experience with data centers, potentially enhancing Micron's strategic direction.

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• Transitioning leadership may impact continuity during the adjustment period.

BOISE, Idaho, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced the appointment of Raj Hazra to the role of senior vice president and general manager of Micron’s Compute and Networking Business Unit. Hazra succeeds Tom Eby, who plans to retire following more than a decade of leadership at Micron. Eby will serve as a senior advisor to the company during the interim and will remain with Micron through April. 

“Raj’s strong technical acumen and deep experience in data centers, make him an exceptional choice to lead our Compute and Networking Business Unit. I am excited to have Raj at the helm of our largest business as we seek to leverage opportunities in cloud, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and client computing,” said Sumit Sadana, executive vice president and chief business officer at Micron. “Tom has driven tremendous growth during his tenure at Micron, and we thank him for his many contributions to the company and the industry at large.”

Hazra has over 20 years of technology leadership experience. He joined Micron in June 2020 as the senior vice president of Strategy and Communications. Prior to that, Hazra served as the corporate vice president and general manager of the enterprise and government group at Intel, where he held multiple technical and business leadership roles and managed multi-billion dollar P&L for its high-performance data center solutions. Before starting at Intel in 1995, he spent five years with the Lockheed Corporation based at NASA’s Langley Research Center.

Hazra earned a doctorate in computer and information sciences and a master’s degree in computer science from William & Mary University and holds 16 patents.

About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions. Through our global brands — Micron® and Crucial® — our broad portfolio of high-performance memory and storage technologies, including DRAM, NAND, 3D XPoint™ memory, and NOR, is transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Backed by more than 40 years of technology leadership, our memory and storage solutions enable disruptive trends, including artificial intelligence, 5G, machine learning, and autonomous vehicles, in key market segments like mobile, data center, client, consumer, industrial, graphics, automotive, and networking. Our common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit micron.com.

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FAQ

Who is Raj Hazra in relation to Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)?

Raj Hazra is appointed as the new senior vice president and general manager of Micron's Compute and Networking Business Unit.

What position did Tom Eby hold at Micron Technology before his retirement?

Tom Eby served as the senior vice president and general manager of Micron’s Compute and Networking Business Unit.

What experience does Raj Hazra bring to Micron Technology?

Raj Hazra has over 20 years of technology leadership experience, including significant roles in data center solutions.

Why is Tom Eby retiring from Micron Technology?

Tom Eby is retiring after more than a decade of leadership, and he will assist as a senior advisor until April.

How might Raj Hazra's leadership impact Micron Technology's future?

Hazra's expertise in cloud and high-performance computing is expected to drive growth in Micron's key business segments.